Examining The Current MLB Season And Key Teams

Posted by bloggerlynnjoesph, Community Contributor

Are you a fan of baseball? It is truly hard to be an American and not love the country's favorite past time. The MLB is undoubtedly the most popular baseball league in the world and things are just starting to heat up. This season has been exciting for MLB fans and has brought many excitements, including new leaders and brawls on the field. At this point in time, the Baltimore Orioles are currently leading the American League. The team is currently on a 2-game losing streak, but they've managed to accumulate the best record in the league with 58 wins and 42 losses.

The Orioles are scheduled to face off against the Minnesota Twins on July the 28th, with a start time around 7 PM. The game will take place at Target field, with Ubaldo Jimenez starting as pitcher for the Orioles. By taking the time to check out the latest sportsook reviews by SportsBettingExperts.com, you will find that the Orioles are a big favorite and are expected to win the game easily. Of course, it is baseball, so anything can happen. Meanwhile, Miami Marlins fans may or may not be excited to see the return of their second baseman, Dee Gordon. The flamboyant player was recently suspended for 80-games, after failing a drug test.

Of course, Dee has attempted to make amends, by apologizing to fans on Twitter, before his return. In the apology video, Dee admitted to his guilt and apologized for letting everyone down. Gordon, who tested positive for two different performance enhancing drugs, actually won the National League titles for stolen bases and batter later year. Despite the absence of Gordon, the Marlins have managed to remain in contention for the playoffs. If they managed to make it in, it'll be the first time they have done so since 2003. Although it may seem like Gordon has been a success story, any fans wonder how good he would've been had he had not been on PEDs.

Milwaukee catcher Jonathan Lucroy may very well be traded to the Indians. Dialogue has already begun between the two teams, but the Mets, Astros, Red Sox, and Rangers have also been considered as potential suitors. The Tigers have also mentioned as part of this lineup, since they currently have not even begun filling in their Baseball America's midseason top 100 prospects list. It was reported that the Indians have a head start in the game, with seven names have been added to their list of prospects.

Many of the top analysts seem to think that Lucroy would be an ideal fit for the Indians, but fans will need to sit back and wait for the results. The week ahead should be an eventful one for MLB fans. Several big games are coming up with the Cardinals taking on the Marlins and the Phillips taking on the Braves. The Cubs currently lead the Central Division, while the Nationals maintain control over the Eastern Division. Will these teams be able to maintain their leads and capture the crown?